article thumbnail

Don’t stop the EV music

Electric Auto Association

His goal was to get 100,000 or more DIY conversion projects going,” agreed GEVA member Daniel Howard. According to Howard, Rickard’s YouTube channel EVTV Motor Werks has received over 3 million hits, a majority on 507 DIY electric vehicle (EV) and other EV-related videos that Rickard produced over the 12 years he ran the company.

article thumbnail

Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. He had all these charts and graphs showing the power going into the motor. Otmar was one of our first speakers,” said Pohorsky. “He

EV1 52
article thumbnail

Being a Pro Eco Recycler

DIY Electric Car

3 72 volt forklift motors (retail $1200). Large satellite dish to make into a parabolic solar cooker. -43 43 used light fixtures to make into solar hot air collectors (Instructable). -15 5 15 watt 12 volt solar panels. -1 1 100 watt 12 volt sharp solar panel. -36 5 15 watt 12 volt solar panels. -1

article thumbnail

Save $550+ on Trek e-bikes from $1,200, Bluetti power station bundles hit new lows, VEVOR 16A to 40A EV chargers, more

Baua Electric

It is joined by the Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station with a 200W Solar Panel at a new $849 low , along with several other units that are hitting new low prices as well. A notable standout amongst the crowd is the AC180 Portable Power Station with 200W Solar Panel for $849 shipped. Step-Over e-bike for $1,200. The Cruiser Go!

Power 52
article thumbnail

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! About Gas 2.0 on It’s On! About Gas 2.0 on It’s On!

article thumbnail

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

DIY Electric Car

Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function. Electric energy produced by thermal, wind, hydro or solar power plants do not cause any pollution either. This modern marvel has actually been around for quite some time. Pretty futuristic, huh!

article thumbnail

MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Pontiac Fiero : rechargedwith solar array. The2001 NESEA American Tour de Sol TheWinston Solar Challenge World Solar Challenge :solar cars across Australia {Returnto top of page} EV Manufacturersand Converters ACPropulsion Inc. PlymouthHorizon : RLewits Home Page, car was for sale but he sold it. Porsche911T : D.